Retrospective evaluation of pituitary tumours in a single tertiary care institution

A Retrospective Analysis of Pattern of Suicide in Autopsied Cases in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Background:The National Crime Records Bureau of India reported a decline in suicide rate from 2010 through 2014. We conducted this study to know whether our hospital data reflects the national data and to know the age and gender specific differences in selecting methods of suicide. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of autopsied cases in Department of Forensi...

A Retrospective Analysis of Intraoperative Transfusions at a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Brief Report

Background and objectives:  Intraoperative blood transfusion is a common medical intervention worldwide. Although mostly lifesaving when indicated, inappropriate administration of intraoperative can be potentially life-threatening. The aim of this study was to analyze the most common surgery/invasive procedures requiring intraoperative transfusion and to determine indications for intraoperative...

Abdominal trauma in a semi-urban tertiary health institution

Objective: There has been a global increase in the incidence of abdominal trauma in surgical patients. We conducted this study to evaluate the pattern of abdominal injuries, patient characteristics and the management outcome in our setting.Methods: It was a descriptive (combined retrospective and prospective) study of all patients with abdominal trauma admitted and managed at Ekiti State ...

a retrospective evaluation of challenges in urethral stricture management in a tertiary care centre of a poor resource community

background management of urethral stricture has evolved over the years with better understanding of the pathology, advancement in imaging, and introduction of several techniques of urethral reconstruction. in sub-saharan africa, advancement in management of urethral stricture may not be comparable with what obtained in most developed nations because of problems like late presentation and persis...

A Retrospective Survey on Bovine Tumours in Iran